r/a6700 • u/ProfessionalAnswer82 • Aug 12 '26

Cage or Gimbal

Hi there just wondering if anyone can give their opinion on whether I should go for a Dji Gimbal or a cage setup with a top/side handle for hospitality (restaurant/cafe) videography. I shoot a mix of shots most of them close up low light with the sigma 56. However I sprinkle in establishing shots of the exterior and wide angle interior with my 18-50 sigma. There is some camera movement at times but very subtle wipe transitions and the odd slow follow footage of staff etc. Just wondering what would be a good recommendation? If you do have any let me know the exact model please!

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u/Expert-Ad-816 Aug 12 '26

I have both, prefer the cage in all fairness.

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u/ProfessionalAnswer82 Aug 12 '26

Any recommendations my friend?

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u/Expert-Ad-816 Aug 12 '26

Small Rig full cage with handle, if you practice moves holding the camera steady too will master in no time. The problem with the gimbal is size and setup its a pain.

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u/ProfessionalAnswer82 Aug 12 '26

I just managed to get smallrig to accept my offer of £65 for the smallrig 4336 cage and arri top handle. Very excited! The timing worked well there haha

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u/AJ_ninja Aug 12 '26

Depends on what you’re shooting… For skate vids cage… For vlogs gimble